Supporting Science

The Foundation is dedicated to improving the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science through memberships, volunteerism and your support.

Did you know...

The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science has been working to protect our natural
resources since the 1930's?

Its a big job!

The Museum's buildings and grounds feature a 91,500-square foot complex overlooking a 300-acre natural landscape, 2.5 miles of nature trails, and an open-air amphitheater.

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The Foundation has made it easier than ever for you to join with an online membership.

At the Foundation…

We are dedicated to improving the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS). We are also dedicated to promoting understanding and appreciation of Mississippi's biological diversity through collections, research, scientific databases, education, and exhibits, and to inspire the people of Mississippi to respect the environment and to preserve natural Mississippi.

This goal is primarily accomplished by providing and encouraging funding for the Museum from a variety of public and private sources. Private funding may come in many forms, including tax-deductible dollar donations, as well as the energy and expertise donated by laypeople and professionals.

Since the 1930's, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science has been a leader in protecting our natural heritage while establishing a distinguished national and international reputation. You can make it possible for the Museum to continue and expand its work into the future by joining the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Foundation and/or contributing to our endowment fund today. Please email mmnsfoundation (at) gmail (dot) com for additional sponsorship opportunities.

KROGER REWARDS: Help us to help the museum when you shop at Kroger. Visit http://www.kroger.com, log into your Kroger account, search for Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Foundation either by name or QJ792, and then click Enroll.

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8 Reasons to Get or Give a Membership

1. Where else can you party with a velociraptor, get up close and personal with a giant catfish, or stroll through wooded bluffs and scenic swamplands?! 2. Create wonderful memories at award-winning annual events like NatureFEST, Family Fun Science Night, Fossil Road Show, Birdsong & Bluegrass, and Snake Day. 3. A Family Membership is less […]

“Be the Dinosaur” Exhibit at Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

What was it like to be a dinosaur? Find out as you act like a dinosaur and play through the “Be the Dinosaur: Life in the Cretaceous” exhibit using state-of-the-art video game technology! Take a step inside a world before our time and “Be the Dinosaur”. “Be the Dinosaur: Life in the Cretaceous” is open […]

Be the Dinosaur Exhibit Opens May 20, 2017 at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

Welcome to the most complex and far-reaching restoration of dinosaurs and their world ever created! May 20, 2017 – December 30, 2017 MEMBERS – Check your mailbox for your invitation to the Members Only “Be the Dinosaur: Life in the Cretaceous” Exhibit Premiere Party on Friday, May 19, 2017 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. […]